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Welcome to Nelsonville

Incorporated in 1855, Nelsonville is a Hudson Highlands village located in the Town of Philipstown in Putnam County, New York. Its Government consists of a mayor and four trustees as its legislative body, and a Village clerk who doubles as treasurer. 

 

We're happy you're here! Please take a look around and explore the history of our small village, along with what's going on in Nelsonville today. 

NEWS 

Volunteer Firefighter and Volunteer Ambulance Workers Real Property Tax Local Law can be found here

Royal Holiday Schedule 

  • New Year's Day

  • Memorial Day

  • July 4th

  • Labor Day

  • Thanksgiving Day

  • Christmas Day

Garbage and recycling pick-ups will be one day later (Saturday) than regular pick-ups during holiday weeks. 

Leaf and Yard Debris Pick-Up

Leaf and yard debris pick-up will be held over a three day period, May 8-10. Please have all debris bagged in paper bags. No large limbs or tree branches will be accepted. Twigs must be bundled. Please do not leave paper bags out in the rain. 

Royal Bulk Trash Pick Up 

 

BULK TRASH PICK-UP FOR NELSONVILLE RESIDENTS WILL BE HELD ON:

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:         

  • Couches

  • Mattresses

  • Box springs

  • Stuffed chairs

  • Sleepers

  • Recliners

  • Toys

  • Small appliances

  • Empty water based paint cans

  • One (1) large appliance per household

  • Wooden furniture (i.e., tables, chairs, desks, etc.)

 

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

  • Tires

  • Oil, fuel and chemical tanks (propane, butane, etc.)

  • Motor vehicle parts or their components (i.e., fenders, doors, hoods, body sections, interiors, engine blocks, radiators, transmissions, drive shafts, axles, muffler systems, filters, gas tanks, etc.)

  • Hazardous materials such as, but not limited to drain oils, antifreeze coolants, pesticides, chemicals, lead paints, asbestos materials (i.e., insulation, shingles, pipe wrap, etc.)

  • Explosives (i.e., ammunition, etc.)

  • Lead batteries and household batteries (except small batteries used in a normal household)

  • Metal drums (i.e., 55-gallon drums, etc.)

  • Building materials

  • Yard waste (i.e., leaves, trees, limbs and branches, grass clippings, etc.

  • Lawn mowers

  • No appliances with CFCC (Freon) i.e., air conditioners, dehumidifiers

  • Computers and computer monitors

  • TV's or Freon containing items

 

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IMPORTANT LINKS
CONTACT US

258 Main Street

Nelsonville, NY 10516

​Tel: 845-265-2500 

villageclerk@nelsonvilleny.gov

Village Clerk Hours M-F 9-3pm

Police Information
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For emergencies, please dial 911

 

At other times: 

Putnam County Sheriff's Office

845-225-4300 or 845-265-9111

New York State Police

845-677-7300

 

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